The 16 Best Stock Pots to Add to Your Kitchen
To feed a crowd, you'll want a quality stock pot.
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We don't mean to play favorites, but a stock pot is the unsung hero of any kitchen. As much as we love our frying pans, small pots, and skillets, they can only hold so much. Plus, since the bottom of a stock pot is thinner, they heat up faster and distribute heat evenly. With plenty of room for an abundance of ingredients, stock pots are essential for making meals in bulk. Stews, chili, homemade sauces—check, check, check. That said, stock pots aren't a one-size-fits-all essential. Since they come in many volume options and materials, it's important to find the best one for the way you like to cook. Whether you're looking for restaurant-grade construction, a large capacity, or just a really good deal, you're bound to find a stock pot here to fit your needs.
Clocking in at 12 quarts, this option can handle a delicious meal for the entire family without feeling bulky on your stovetop. The nonstick interior makes cooking and cleaning a breeze, while the glass lid allows you to track your dish's progress. Plus, the top has a vent to let out extra steam.
Anyone who is just finding their footing in the kitchen will find a lot to love about Rachael Ray's stock pot. At eight quarts, this option is large enough to whip up something delicious, but won't feel overwhelming. Plus, this stock pot is decked out with rubberized handles, so you can avoid the rookie mistake of burning your palms mid-recipe.
Stock pots are great for making sauces and stews but if you want to add steaming to the list, feast your eyes on this option from All-Clad. Not only does this 12-quart stock pot have plenty of room for all your cooking essentials, but it also comes with two steamer inserts. (Read: It's great for making steamed clams or a heaping pile of veggies.) The culinary opportunities will be endless.
You don't have to be a professional chef to enjoy this extra-large stock pot from Cooks Standard. At 30 quarts, this option is perfect for meal prepping or feeding a small army. Of course, there's more to this model than its size. The stainless steel construction is easy to clean, while the aluminum disc at the bottom retains and distributes heat quickly and evenly.
A lot of stock pots claim to be nonstick, but this option from Gotham steel goes above and beyond. Finished in a special Ti-Cerama coating, food will glide right off this ceramic surface. Along with being lightweight, this stock pot is scratch-resistant, durable, and safe to use with metal utensils. If you want to get some extra mileage out of this model, it's oven-safe for up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit which means you can use it for savory stews and creamy casseroles. Plus, the lid locks into place and doubles as a strainer.
Before you purchase a stock pot, it's important to make sure it's compatible with your stovetop. With so many burners to choose from, a stock pot is no longer a one-size-fits-all purchase. Fortunately, this option from Cooks Standard is compatible with induction, gas, electric, glass, ceramic, and halogen gas stoves. In addition to its versatility, this model's stainless steel construction helps lock in heat and moisture. That way, you won't have to worry about ending up with a dry, lukewarm dish.
Believe it or not, the shape of a stock pot is just as important as its size or material. A slightly curved pot like this option from Cuisinart will prevent your recipe from boiling up and spilling over the top. It also features two ergonomic handles that contour nicely to your hand. Made with anodized aluminum, Cuisinart claims it offers "unsurpassed heat distribution."
As this model from Cook N Home proves, you don't need to spend a small fortune on a stock pot. With a glass lid and a capsuled aluminum disc that improves heat distribution, this stock pot is designed with home chefs in mind. The mirror-polished, stainless steel body is not only durable, but it's also oven safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Gourmex makes a restaurant-grade stock pot that's safe for all cooktops. The stay-cool handles are a nice touch, and while it comes with a lid, the size of the opening is also compatible with universal-sized glass lids from other sets you may own like T-Fal or Calphalon. Inside, you'll find measurement lines for quick reference when adding ingredients. The lid is dishwasher-safe, but hand washing is recommended for this pot.
Constructed with three-ply, nickel-free stainless steel, this stock pot will stay in great shape for years to come. It has a matte finish on the inside, and it comes with a tempered glass lid and a stainless steel ladle for serving all of the amazing meals you'll make. It's safe for all types of cooktops, but only oven-safe up to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. You can put it in the dishwasher, though.
From the company that brings you the popular nonstick frying pan, this stockpot is another wise nonstick addition to your kitchen. It's coated with what they call Thermolon Minerals Pro—a ceramic infused with diamond for durability. Plus, it's free of lead, cadmium, PFAS, and PFOA, which means that even when overheated, it won't release toxic fumes. It's safe for temperatures up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, and you can put it in the dishwasher, too.
Giant get-togethers require a giant stock pot, and this 40-quart beauty from NutriChef can handle anything you throw at it. It can reach temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, and it's certified for all types of cooktops—even induction. The next time you need to make 10 gallons of tomato sauce, chili, or a low country boil, you'll be thankful for this heavy-duty stock pot made of food-grade stainless steel.
If you're looking to add to your Le Creuset collection, this stock pot is worth the investment. With tall sides, cool-touch handles, and an easy-to-clean porcelain enamel coating, you'll turn to this one time and again. Its carbon steel core heats things up quickly and evenly, and, of course, it comes in all of those Le Creuset colors we adore.
If you're wondering what you could possibly make in a one-quart stock pot, you're not alone. A pot this size that heats quickly and evenly is ideal for many things, like small-batch homemade hot sauce, chutney, or a quick gravy for dinner. They're ideal for poaching or boiling a few eggs, too. With a vented glass lid and sturdy handles, this mini stockpot will get a lot of use.
Tremontina's triple-layer stock pot is constructed with stainless steel on the inside, an aluminum core, and stainless steel on the outside. The result is a heat-conducting wonder that holds a lot (this one is 20 quarts, but it comes in sizes from 12 to 24 quarts), which makes it ideal for your next chili cookoff. Safe for the dishwasher and the oven up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit, it's also good to go on all stovetops—gas, electric, induction, or ceramic glass.
What makes Berghoff's stock pot nonstick is their Ferno-Green, PFOA-free coating. With a heat-resistant glass lid for keeping an eye on what you're cooking, this 7.7-quart stock pot offers a healthy alternative to needing a lot of oil. It works with induction, halogen, or electric stovetops; a non-abrasive handwashing is recommended.
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